Living in Burnt Prairie, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burnt Prairie · Census data 2020–2024
Burnt Prairie has 43 residents with a median age of 42.8. .
Burnt Prairie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burnt Prairie at a glance
- Population
- 43
- Median age
- 42.8State: 39
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Burnt Prairie a good place to live?
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Housing in Burnt Prairie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 34.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.53
34.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Burnt Prairie has many vacation and second homes.
Burnt Prairie demographics
- Population
- 43
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 39.5%
- Households
- 17
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burnt Prairie ›
Education in Burnt Prairie
9.1% of adults 25 and older in Burnt Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burnt Prairie
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 88.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 64.7%
Burnt Prairie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Prairie | 43 | — | — | — |
| Mill Shoals | 126 | $58,875 | $65,800 | — |
| Fairfield | 4,561 | $41,989 | $88,800 | $585 |
| Enfield | 546 | $37,386 | $60,400 | $438 |
| Crossville | 679 | $40,750 | $64,500 | — |
| Carmi | 4,845 | $47,827 | $114,800 | $839 |
| Albion | 2,001 | $56,500 | $93,800 | $837 |
| Grayville | 1,590 | $46,319 | $74,200 | $677 |
| Jeffersonville | 263 | $49,583 | $56,400 | $813 |
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Is Burnt Prairie, IL a good place to live?
Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
What is the median age in Burnt Prairie?
The median age in Burnt Prairie is 42.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Burnt Prairie?
The average commute to work in Burnt Prairie is 29 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burnt Prairie?
The unemployment rate in Burnt Prairie is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burnt Prairie?
9.1% of adults in Burnt Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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